Clean minimal black wipe transition for DaVinci Resolve

Shadow Wipe is a clean and minimal video transition for DaVinci Resolve that creates a smooth black sweep between two clips. This simple yet cinematic transition wipes the first clip away and reveals the next with a shadow-style movement that works beautifully in any type of edit.

Designed for creators who want a sleek, distraction-free transition, Shadow Wipe keeps things fast, smooth, and professional. With a single intuitive control, you can instantly reverse the wipe direction for Left-to-Right or Right-to-Left transitions.

Features of this Template

Clean and Minimal Black Sweep: A shadow-style wipe that replaces hard cut transitions with a gentle, professional motion.
Single Easy Control: Switch the wipe direction with one checkbox (Invert):
- Left to Right
- Right to Left
Fast & Lightweight: No complex controls or heavy effects. Ideal for editors who want simplicity and speed in their workflow.
Beginner-Friendly & Drag-and-Drop: Just place it between two clips and the transition is ready to use. No Fusion knowledge required.
100% Fusion-Based – No Plugins

Compatibility

Software: Fully compatible with DaVinci Resolve (Free & Studio). Recommended for version 18.0 or later.
Operating Systems: Works on Windows & macOS.
Plugins: No external plugins required – fully Fusion native.

What is Included

Inside the ZIP package, you will find:

ShadowWipe.drfx – installable transition template
README.txt – quick installation and usage guide

Installation Guide

Download and unzip the package.
Double-click ShadowWipe.drfx to install the transition.
Click Install (or Overwrite if updating).
Restart DaVinci Resolve.
In the Edit Page, open:
- Effects Library > Toolbox > Video Transitions > DvBlend > Shadow Wipe
(You can also search “Shadow Wipe” in the search bar)

How to Use

In the Edit Page, drag and drop Shadow Wipe between two clips.
Select the transition and open:
Inspector > Transition > Shadow Wipe
Adjust the Invert checkbox:
- Unchecked: Wipe direction Left to Right
- Checked: Wipe direction Right to Left
Adjust the duration of the transition by dragging its start or end on the timeline.